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Staff Engineer

Qualified candidates will be a graduate of an engineering program [chemical, mechanical, or electrical preferred]. Preferably, the candidate will also possess familiarity with the pharmaceutical, biotech or some automation/controls experience, resulting from formal class work, internship, co-op, and/or project/lab work. Any work experience with PLCs, DCSs, or SLCs is a plus, along with cGMPs and/or industry specific equipment and documentation.
General skills required to be successful in this position include a positive attitude, good technical knowledge/skills, a creative yet pragmatic approach to problem solving, a desire to exceed expectations and to ‘get things right’, and a healthy appetite for learning. Excellent written and verbal English language skills are required.

Role Description:
Under the guidance of an experienced mentor, the candidate will perform various engineering duties, which require the exercise of good engineering judgment and the application of standard engineering principles and practices to various projects. Projects may range in scope from but not limited to:
  • Automating batch bioreactors
  • Using DCS & PLC to control complex manufacturing equipment and processes
  • cGMP
  • Technical transfers
  • Equipment design and optimization
  • Testing
  • Deviation investigation and reporting
  • Site Support
  • Documentation
Candidates should expect and be able to thrive in a work environment that requires flexibility and continuous change. The candidate will be provided with a multitude of opportunities for continued learning and growth in many different areas in the industry. Candidates must be equally able to work independently and in a team environment.
Travel is necessary; extent is dependent upon the project. You must be US citizen for certain assignments due to our customer requirements.
Apro offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive collection of benefits including medical insurance and a 401k plan, and an industry typical holiday and vacation schedule. Apro also provides internal and external professional training opportunities to further the growth of our employees.